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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,106.92, 162,158.46 and 34,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,106.92, 162,158.46 and 34,233 is: 51,348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,106.92 : 162,158.46 = 34,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,106.92/162,158.46 = 34,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,106.92x = 162,158.46 × 34,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,106.92x = 5,551,170,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,170,561.18/108,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,348.89

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